Chincoteague, VA, Eco-Tourslegacy. Taking an eco-cruise with Captain Charlie Birch is a great way to spot the horses, see less-visited stretches of the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge and to learn about the region’s clamming and oystering plus enjoy two hours of boating.

Discover Florida's Big Cypress ReservationOn the Big Cypress Reservation within an hour of bustling Ft. Lauderdale wild life means bison, great blue herons, alligators and real Florida panthers. The reservation on the edge of the Everglades belongs to the Seminole tribe who has opened 2000-acres of their natural habitat to the public.

Ecuador’s Andes Mountainswe came to explore Ecuador’s Andes. Instead of the Galapagos' frigate birds, tortoises and blue-footed boobies, we discoverd a different, but equally alluring landscape of mountains, towering volcanoes and glassy lakes.

Ecuador’s Andes: Markets and Magical Hikes In Ecuador’s Andes, we met locals, learned about traditions at native markets, hiked snow-capped volcanoes and stayed at centuries-old haciendas. For us the formidable mountains and their scenic valleys exuded a special magic.

Exploring the Okefenokee National Wildlife RefugeCanoeing through the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge, we enter a strange, new world, a habitat for water fowl, wading birds, as well as for river otters and alligators. It´s the largest national wildlife refuge in the eastern United States.

Galapagos Islands CruiseOn a cruise of the Galapagos Islands, 600 miles offshore of Ecuador, we enjoyed magical encounters with sea lions and blue-footed boobies as well as admired frigate birds and flocks of flamingoes. A visit to the wildlife sanctuary is a must-do dream vacation.

Southwest Florida Eco-Adventures Even the best beach aficionado needs some time away from the shore. Vacation in Ft. Myers, Sanibel, Captiva or Marco Island, along Florida’s southwest, and you can savor not only the sea and sand, but also the natural Florida of estuaries, salt marshes, mangrove swamps, pine woods and pastures.